Wentworth Falls crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
176 recorded in this period, compared with 194 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Wentworth Falls
Wentworth Falls is a town located in the Blue Mountains of New South Wales, situated within the City of Blue Mountains local government area (postcode 2782). Geographically, it is positioned on a high plateau at an elevation of approximately 867 metres, characterised by its proximity to the Jamison Valley and the dramatic cliffs of the Great Dividing Range. As of the 2021 Census, the locality supports a population of approximately 6,000 residents, maintaining a semi-rural, residential atmosphere typical of the upper Blue Mountains region.
The town serves as a significant tourist gateway, primarily known for the Wentworth Falls waterfall and the extensive network of bushwalking trails managed within the Blue Mountains National Park. The local commercial district is centred near the railway station on the Blue Mountains Line, offering essential amenities, cafes, and boutique shops. Historically, the area was originally known as "Weatherboard" due to an early inn established in 1826. It was later renamed in 1879 to commemorate the explorer William Wentworth. The village retains several heritage-listed properties and sites, reflecting its development as both a pastoral outpost and a 19th-century mountain retreat for residents of Sydney.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 25 | 17 |
| Fraud | 17 | 16 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 16 | 20 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 10 | 23 |
| Trespass | 10 | 12 |
| Other theft | 9 | 3 |
| Sexual assault | 9 | 7 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 8 | 7 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 7 | 5 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 6 | 11 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 5 | 5 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 5 | 10 |
| Steal from dwelling | 5 | 5 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 5 | 4 |
| Breach bail conditions | 4 | 9 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 4 | 13 |
| Assault Police | 3 | 2 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 3 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 6,428 residents. This is not a current population estimate.
Sources and interpretation
These are police-recorded incident or victim counts, not every unreported incident or a prediction of personal safety. Percentage changes are not tests of statistical significance; small counts need particular care.